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02 Nov

33/11 KV Substations launches in Wangoi&Yairipok

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Two 33/11 KV Substations were inaugurated in Wangoi&Yairipok, Manipur as part of ‘AzadikaAmritMahotsav’ by Shri Th. Biswajit Singh, Hon’ble Minister ofPublic Works Department, Rural Development &Panchayati Raj, Commerce & Industries, Power, Administrative Reforms & Training, Information & Public Relations.The inauguration ceremony began with the ceremonial lamp lighting by the dignitaries which was followed by a cultural performance by the local artists showcasing Manipur’s rich tribal and cultural heritage commemorating the celebration of 75 years of India’s Independence. The LOA cost of the Wangoi substation is Rs 8.42 crores, the LOA cost of Yairipok substation is Rs 9.32 crores. The inauguration…

24 Jul

Manipur Journalist, Arrested Under NSA For “Cow Dung” Post, Released

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A journalist in BJP-ruled Manipur who was jailed under the stringent National Security Act in May for a Facebook post on the death of a BJP leader due to COVID-19 has been released by the Manipur High Court.Kishorechandra Wangkhem, a journalist with the news website The Frontier Manipur, had after Manipur BJP chief S Tikendra Singh died of Covid, posted on Facebook, "Cow dung and cow urine didn't work?" A bench of Chief Justice PV Sanjay Kumar and Justice Kh Nobin Singh ordered the release of Mr Wangkhem after the journalist's wife, Elangbam Ranjita, filed a petition. Ms Ranjita opposed…

05 May

Amway’s project Nari Shakti completes one year

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Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG Direct Selling companies announced the successful completion of the first phase of project Nari Shakti. Launched last year, project Nari Shakti is part of Amway’s 10-year growth vision, with a clear focus on supporting women to unleash the spirit of entrepreneurship. Initiated in the East region, project Nari Shakti is aimed at bringing Amway’s women Direct Sellers to the forefront by enhancing their existing skills to run their Amway businesses independently. The project gave women an opportunity to own and operate their businesses while exploring their passions around fitness, healthy living, cooking,…

19 Mar

The Birds and Bees Talk organizes a bike rally in Imphal

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Reckitt Benckiser, the global leader in consumer healthcare with ADRA India has organized a purpose-led bike rally in Imphal, Manipur under the Durex led Birds and Bees Talk program. The rally aims to showcase the support for the importance of informed decision making, consent and life skills for adolescents. A group of 55 riders will cover 110 km from Imphal East to Bishnupur, Imphal West in support of Durex led The Birds and Bees Talk program. The program was designed to address the information gap around young people's reproductive and sexual health and rights and provide them with a comprehensive…

22 Jul

Manipur enforces complete lockdown for 14 days, starting 2 pm tomorrow.

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The COVID-19 recovery rate in the state is 68.68 per cent, the bulletin added. Meanwhile, the District Magistrate of Thoubal, Bandana Devi imposed curfew in the entire district to prohibit movement of people to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The DM also declared three areas of Thoubal district as containment zones to prevent the spread of the virus and also to facilitate intensive contact tracing and house to house surveillance and testing of primary contacts, officials said. The containment zones are Thoubal Khunou, Moijing Gram Panchayat areas and Heirok Part III. Earlier, the DM had ordered all the main markets…

11 Jul

Manipur government extends 11-hour curfew in entire state till July 31

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Manipur government extends 11-hour curfew in entire state till July 31 A government order issued on Thursday by chief secretary J Suresh Babu in this regard, also informed that the guidelines for lockdown issued on June 30 will be in force in the entire state until further orders or till July 31 whichever is earlier instead of July 15.

21 Jun

Manipur : Experiences Moderate Intensity Earthquake.

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An earthquake of moderate intensity hit Manipur on Sunday, according to the Earth Science Department of Manipur University.The earthquake of 5.1 magnitude hit Manipur at 4.16 pm, it said, adding that the epicentre of the quake is located 9 km from Ngopa area of neighbouring state of Mizoram. The tremor was also felt in the state capital of Meghalaya, the official said. There was no report of any casualty or damage to property in the any of the states. The Meghalaya police said there was no immediate report of any casualty or damage to property in the state.The Manipur DGP…

05 Apr

Modi seeks help to Manmohan, Pranab, Mamata

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The whole world is fighting with the deadly coronavirus epidemic and India so. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called two former President and two Prime Ministers of the country seeking advice on the fight against the virus. A source at the Indian Prime Minister's Office confirmed the information. Narendra Modi also spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee about combating Coronavirus. He also spoke to the chief ministers of several other states and heads of almost all political parties. According to a source at the Prime Minister's Office, the Indian news agency ANI said that Prime Minister Modi…

02 Apr

North Korea insists it is free of coronavirus

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North Korea remains totally free of the coronavirus, a senior health official in Pyongyang has insisted, despite mounting scepticism overseas as confirmed global infections near one million. The already isolated, nuclear-armed North quickly shut down its borders in January after the virus was first detected in neighbouring China, and imposed strict containment measures. Pak Myong Su, director of the anti-epidemic department of the North's Central Emergency Anti-epidemic Headquarters, insisted that the efforts had been completely successful. "Not one single person has been infected with the novel coronavirus in our country so far," Pak told AFP.

30 Mar

UK’s prince Charles out of self-isolation and in good health

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British heir-to-the-throne prince Charles, who had tested positive for coronavirus, is out of self-isolation after seven days and is in good health, his spokesman said on Monday. Last week, his Clarence House office revealed that Charles, 71, had been tested after displaying mild symptoms of the virus and had been in self-isolation at his Birkhall home in Scotland where he had continued to work. After consultation with his physician, he is now out of self-isolation, Clarence House said. He will resume meetings and take exercise in accordance with government and medical guidelines. However, his wife Camilla, who tested negative for…